CDTI Direct Expansion Line (LICA)
Línea Directa de Expansión (LICA)
Status not published
Convocatoria continua todo el año. File before starting work on the investment.
Partially repayable aid of up to 75% of the approved budget on technology-innovative investment projects of EUR 175,000 to EUR 30,000,000 (9 to 24 months). Fixed interest Euribor 1y + 0.75%; 9-year repayment with 1 year grace. Non-repayable tranche: 15%-30% EU funds plus 10% CDTI funds.
You must co-fund 25%. Work out the cash you need
Centro para el Desarrollo Tecnológico y la Innovación (CDTI Innovación)
public · national
Deadline: Open all year — Convocatoria continua todo el año. File before starting work on the investment.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Quick — mostly identity and bank details.
You fund 25% yourself.
Who can apply
- Sectors: manufacturing, deeptech
- Stage: Series A and growth
- Locally registered entity required
Only for projects carried out in designated assisted regions (disadvantaged or economically stressed). Company must fund at least 25% of eligible costs from own resources or external financing free of public aid; investment to be kept in the area for at least five years (three for SMEs). Incompatible with any other aid for the same project.
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.cdti.es/ayudas/linea-directa-de-expansion
"Ayuda de hasta el 75% del presupuesto aprobado. ... Presupuesto mínimo: 175.000 euros. Presupuesto máximo: 30.000.000 euros. ... Sólo se apoyarán proyectos con desarrollo en determinadas regiones asistidas."
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.cdti.es
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